Sleep Apps for Insomnia

As someone living with fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis, I often struggle to fall asleep. Nighttime stretches and white noise machines rarely helped, so I decided to try some sleep apps. The one that worked best was Aura. It offers bedtime stories, soothing sounds, meditations, insights from psychologists, even hypnosis—not just for sleep but for well-being all day long. It also has personalized suggestions based on information I shared, such as how long it takes me to drift off. By the end of the weeklong free trial, I was falling asleep peacefully, which made the $60 annual fee seem worth the investment. —Jennifer

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